# Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/lvhd for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Franklin Templeton · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2015-12-28 This exchange-traded fund aims to replicate the investment outcomes of its underlying benchmark, the Franklin Low Volatility High Dividend Index. This index is composed of common stocks from U.S. companies that are chosen for their strong dividend payouts and their consistent financial performance, showing minimal fluctuations in both their share price and corporate earnings. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $44.66 | | Expense Ratio | 0.27% | | Assets Under Management | $633.9M | | NAV | $44.64 | | Holdings Count | 115 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.33% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.49 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $39.46 – $46.50 | | Beta | 0.46 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.3830 /share - Ex-date: 2026-08-06 - Pay date: 2026-08-11 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does LVHD invest in? This exchange-traded fund aims to replicate the investment outcomes of its underlying benchmark, the Franklin Low Volatility High Dividend Index. This index is composed of common stocks from U.S. companies that are chosen for their strong dividend payouts and their consistent financial performance, showing minimal fluctuations in both their share price and corporate earnings. ### What is the expense ratio of LVHD? Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) charges an expense ratio of 0.27%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is LVHD's dividend yield? LVHD's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.33%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is LVHD? Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) manages $633.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is LVHD actively managed or an index fund? LVHD's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was LVHD launched? Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) launched in December 2015 and is managed by Franklin Templeton. ### Does LVHD pay a dividend? Yes, Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.33%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does LVHD pay dividends? Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is LVHD's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for LVHD was 2026-08-06. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will LVHD's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.27% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does LVHD charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from LVHD's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does LVHD cost more than a fund like VOO? LVHD's strategy (current expense ratio 0.27%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where LVHD sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to LVHD? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as LVHD (0.27%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/lvhd - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/lvhd/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/lvhd/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/lvhd/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/lvhd/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.